The crew behind this summer’s World Cup watch parties in Pioneer Square is back — and this time, it’s all about Seattle. Hometeam is setting up its 25-foot screen in Occidental Mall on Wednesday, September 9 for a full day of outdoor sports viewing, starting with the Mariners in the afternoon and rolling straight into the Seahawks’ season opener at night. No cover, no catch.
If you made it out to the World Cup events this summer, you already know what to expect: an electric outdoor atmosphere, a beer garden, and a crowd that genuinely shows up. For those who missed it, this is the chance to see what Pioneer Square looks like when the neighborhood locks in around a big game. The doors open at 11 a.m., giving fans plenty of time to settle in before first pitch.
The double-header format makes this more than just a watch party. It’s a full-day experience. The Mariners game at 1 p.m. sets the tone, and by the time the Seahawks kick off at 5 p.m., the party in Pioneer Square should be in full swing. Special guests are also being teased, though details on that front are still to come.
Hometeam has been building this kind of community sports culture in Pioneer Square all summer during the World Cup, and the Seahawks season opener feels like a natural next chapter. Free, outdoors, and open to everyone: it’s the kind of event Pioneer Square does well.
📍 Occidental Mall, Pioneer Square, Seattle
📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
⏰ Doors open: 11 a.m.
⚾ Mariners game: 1 p.m.
🏈 Seahawks season opener: 5 p.m.
🍺 Beer garden on site
🎟️ Free entry: no cover charge
